Hey guys, to get the ball rolling, here are a few links that go MUCH deeper into all of our texture and modeling techniques. I will also be updating this post with more useful links as time goes on so keep an eye out!!
High poly modeling:
PolycountNotes
ChamferVSFillet
Textures:
Texturing TipsPhotoshop hacks
probably where you guys got the specular information (same place as me, you guys just have a better memory)
awesome notes on spec
remember these two techniques
Vert Wear
AO Shadow Rust
Making your textures tilable
Making textures tile
Awesome for making masks
Making grayscale transparent
Lighting:
glamor renders
Dons Lightmap Notes
MORE TO COME!!